Eleven Jamaican artistes have been identified and listed as “Acts Keeping Roots Reggae Alive” on MTViggy. Among the powerful 11 is Nesbeth who has been since 2014, experiencing positive outcome and turn of events in his career that is not only long in coming but well deserved.
Written by Jesse Serwer the piece made clear the writers own proclamation as to why these artistes are seen as ‘saviours” of Roots Reggae. Here, we are happy to share excerpts of that article with you..
The music vibrations coming out of Jamaica as firmly tilted back in the direction of roots reggae and other conscious expressions”
Among the many legacies the late Bob Marley left his native Jamaica is the world’s most recognizable brand of conscious music….Reggae has moved onward since Marley’s passing in 1981, but Bob has remained the template for all soul rebels, from firebrands like Buju Banton and Sizzla to his sons Stephen and Damian Marley to reggae’s newest superstar, Chronixx. With the musical vibrations coming out of Jamaica firmly tilted back in the direction of roots reggae and other conscious expressions, here’s a look at 11 active message-oriented newcomers from the island worth keeping tabs on.
11 Jamaican Acts Keeping Roots Reggae Alive:-
Iba Mahr
Chronixx
Kabaka Pyramid
Nesbeth
Jah 9
Etana
Jesse Royal
Protoje
No Maddz
Daniel Bambaata Marley
Raging Fyah
Nesbeth Turns Hardship into Optimistic Reggae Vibes
Roots reggae has seen an infusion of young talent in the last few years, but not all of its new hitmakers are overnight successes. Nesbeth has been working the circuit in Jamaica for years, but it wasn’t until 2014 that he had his breakthrough with the grassroots hit “Ole Gangalee.” The uplifting “Taste Victory” is his latest local hit in Jamaica Read more
Nesbeth European ‘Victory’ Tour 2015
As a result of a highly successful year 2014 that has seen his career springboard into 2015, Team Nesbeth will embark upon his first tour of Europe to promote his current EP ‘Taste Victory.’ With open dates on the calendar, interested promoters are encouraged to make bookings.
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